Presence of varices after operative treatment: a review
Part 1: This is the first of 2 chapters that will comprise the ‘PREsence of Varices After operatIve Treatment (PREVAIT)’. These 2 chapters will be published in the journal consecutively. Michel Perrin, MD Vascular Surgery, 26 Chemin de Decines, F-69680 Chassieu, France Abstract Background: PREsence of Varices after operatIve Treatment (PREVAIT ) occurs in 13% to 65% of patients and remains a debilitating and costly problem. The first part of this review provides an overview of the current understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of PREVAIT . Methods: A PubMed search was conducted in English and French for the years…
